Characterization in Animal Farm (Chapters 7 and 8)

The story of Animal Farm would not be as entertaining without the rich characters that George Orwell included. Not only do these characters help support the allegory of the Russian Revolution, but they also make the story more exciting to read. In this topic, you will explore characterization in Animal Farm. In addition, you will learn about a new character type - the foil character.

Essential Questions

  • How does George Orwell use characterization in Animal Farm?
  • What are foil characters?